How to visit Nantes - Test
  • 1. What is Nantes known for?
A) Its ancient Roman ruins
B) Its artistic and historical heritage
C) Its industrial factories
D) Its ski resorts
  • 2. What former shipyard is now a major attraction in Nantes?
A) The Loire River Docks
B) The Nantes Museum of Shipping
C) Les Machines de l'île
D) Chantiers de l'Atlantique (still functioning)
  • 3. Which famous writer was born in Nantes?
A) Victor Hugo
B) Marcel Proust
C) Jules Verne
D) Albert Camus
  • 4. What is the name of the Nantes castle?
A) Château de Chambord
B) Château des ducs de Bretagne
C) Château d'Angers
D) Château de Versailles
  • 5. The Passage Pommeraye is what kind of structure?
A) A fortified city gate
B) A modern art museum
C) A underground tunnel
D) A historic shopping arcade
  • 6. What river runs through Nantes?
A) The Rhône
B) The Seine
C) The Garonne
D) The Loire
  • 7. What is a traditional Nantes biscuit?
A) Petit Beurre
B) Crêpe
C) Pain au chocolat
D) Macaron
  • 8. What is the 'Voyage à Nantes'?
A) A wine festival
B) An art trail through the city
C) A cycling race
D) A history conference
  • 9. What can you visit in the birthplace of Jules Verne?
A) The Maritime Museum
B) A local library
C) The Nantes History Museum
D) Jules Verne Museum
  • 10. What is the name of the park that used to be a quarry?
A) Parc Floral de la Beaujoire
B) Parc de la Gaudinière
C) Jardin des Plantes
D) Île de Versailles
  • 11. What is Nantes' main airport called?
A) Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
B) Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
C) Nantes Atlantique Airport
D) Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
  • 12. Which architectural style is prominent in the Château des ducs de Bretagne?
A) Gothic and Renaissance
B) Romanesque
C) Neoclassical
D) Baroque
  • 13. The Graslin Theatre is a prime example of which style?
A) Art Nouveau
B) Modernist
C) Neoclassical
D) Gothic
  • 14. What is the best way to get around Nantes?
A) Helicopter
B) Horse carriage
C) Tram and Bus
D) Taxi
  • 15. What kind of attraction is the Jardin des Plantes?
A) Sculpture Garden
B) Botanical Garden
C) Zoo
D) Amusement Park
  • 16. What is the Île de Versailles?
A) A music festival venue
B) A shopping district
C) A Japanese garden on an island
D) A historical monument
  • 17. What can you do on the Erdre river?
A) Swim
B) Go skiing
C) Ride a roller coaster
D) Take a boat tour
  • 18. What type of artwork is featured during Le Voyage à Nantes?
A) Ancient Roman Sculpture
B) Cave Paintings
C) Contemporary Art
D) Renaissance Art
  • 19. What kind of food is associated with the city?
A) Seafood
B) Tacos
C) Sushi
D) Pizza
  • 20. What is the name of the famous elephant in Les Machines de l'île?
A) Flying Pegasus
B) Mechanical Dragon
C) Grand Éléphant
D) Clockwork Bird
  • 21. What is the best time of year to visit Nantes?
A) Any time is fine
B) Spring or Summer
C) Winter
D) Fall
  • 22. What is the currency used in Nantes?
A) Euro
B) US Dollar
C) Swiss Franc
D) British Pound
  • 23. What is the closest ocean to Nantes?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
  • 24. How many days are recommended to visit Nantes?
A) 1 week
B) 1 month
C) 3-4 days
D) 1 day
  • 25. What is the name of the local football club of Nantes?
A) Olympique de Marseille
B) AS Monaco
C) Paris Saint-Germain
D) FC Nantes
  • 26. Where can you buy local products in Nantes?
A) Carrefour
B) Target
C) Marché de Talensac
D) Walmart
  • 27. Which region of France is Nantes located in?
A) Normandy
B) Brittany
C) Provence
D) Pays de la Loire
  • 28. What can you find at the Hab Galerie?
A) Historical artifacts
B) Contemporary art exhibitions
C) A botanical garden
D) Live music concerts
  • 29. What is the main train station in Nantes called?
A) Gare de Nantes
B) Gare du Nord
C) Gare de Lyon
D) Gare de l'Est
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